Rahima Abdelhafid
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AI often gives incorrect answers
Artificial intelligence (AI) can lie. For example, a chatbot recently claimed that Bashar al-Assad was still president of Syria. The…
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Snow clearing and gritting are mandatory
In winter, snow falls even at lower altitudes and ice can form. That is why the city of Tübingen reminds…
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Be careful when applying for citizen’s income
The ‘main application for citizen’s income’ at the job centre is a ‘huge undertaking’, explains Sven Jäger, head of the…
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Asylum seekers must obtain approval for any employment
Asylum seekers are generally permitted to work in Germany. However, this must be approved by the immigration authorities. The Federal…
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Recognition of school qualifications
Anyone wishing to have their school certificates and educational qualifications recognized in Germany can do so in Baden-Württemberg by post…
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Ukrainian refugees: Satisfaction on the rise
Life satisfaction is growing among refugees from Ukraine living in Germany. However, it is still significantly below the levels of…
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“German pastries”–A familiar taste with a foreign name
By Mostafa ElyasianAs we know, Germany is one of the most popular travel destinations worldwide, with its breathtaking nature, unique…
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More Ukrainians working in Germany
The proportion of refugees from Ukraine among all employees in Germany has tripled in two years: from 0.2 percent in…
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Ukraine: return only if security and reforms are in place
The willingness of Ukrainian refugees to return depends primarily on security and political stability. Without additional conditions, only around 3…
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Citizen’s income: Money to be cut more quickly
There will likely be stricter rules for citizen’s income in the future. The federal government has agreed on this. The…
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What trade unions do
Trade unions are important organisations in Germany that campaign for the rights and interests of employees. Their goal: good wages,…
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Apply for social assistance in Tübingen online
Anyone wishing to apply for social assistance in Tübingen can now do so digitally around the clock. An application form…
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Funding opportunities for German courses for university studies
The German language is the key to studying and professional success in Germany. That is why universities and authorities in…
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Syrian refugees are returning: This has consequences for Turkey
By Oula Mahfouz and Michael SeifertSyrian refugees often report that their family members and friends who fled Turkey are increasingly…
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Housing eligibility certificate: The path to subsidized social housing
In Baden-Württemberg, people with low incomes may be entitled to so-called social housing, which is subsidized by the state. To…
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Naturalisation after five years at the earliest
The so-called turbo naturalisation after three years is being abolished again. A majority in the Bundestag has now voted in…
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Set your clock back on Sunday
This coming Sunday, 26 October 2025, Central European Summer Time (CEST), which officially applies throughout Europe, will be changed to…
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More and more patent applications from immigrants
More and more patents in Germany are being filed by people with foreign roots. This is shown by figures from…
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Unlocking the secrets of Babylonian cuneiform with AI
By Youssef Kanjou A team of scientists from Baghdad and Munich has discovered a 3,000-year-old literary text that was previously…
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“Kompass 4” test to be held in November
The “Kompass 4” test for fourth-graders will be held again this year. It will help determine whether a child can…
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Free online advice for parents in six languages
The Baden-Württemberg Parents’ Foundation offers regular free online advice for parents in six languages. Mothers and fathers can ask practical…
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Protection only in individual cases
Syrians who have recently arrived in Germany can no longer expect to be granted protection automatically. This is the ruling…
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Creative together: Intercultural sewing workshop
Women from different countries and cultures meet at the Intercultural Sewing Workshop in Tübingen to sew together, exchange ideas, and…
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Job and training fair for refugees in Rottenburg
Should you simply look for a job or do an apprenticeship? Young refugees need a lot of information when making…
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Education: Migrants have some catching up to do
Even though there are more and more trainees with a migrant background, there are still major differences between young people…
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Living on a low income in Tübingen
Living on a low income in expensive Tübingen is not easy. That is why the city has published a new…
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Vacant apprenticeship positions in the Reutlingen and Tübingen districts
The apprenticeship year has begun. Nevertheless, young people can still find a company to train with. In the Reutlingen Employment…
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Influenza and Covid-19: New vaccination season has begun
Those who wish to reduce their risk of contracting influenza and other infectious diseases can now get vaccinated free of…
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Information about the German school system
How does the school system in Germany work? This question is the focus of an information evening for parents with…
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More trains to the Polish and Ukrainian borders
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the Polish company PKP Intercity are significantly expanding long-distance rail services between Germany and Poland when…
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Be careful when selling your car
If you want to sell your car to private individuals, there are a few things you need to bear in…
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Two contrasting trips to Syria – Kamila’s experiences
By Michael Seifert Kamila Alali worked with tuenews INTERNATIONAL in its early years and, together with an Afghan colleague, organized…
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The Rain Hymn by Badr as-Sayyab—Poetry born of pain
By Sameer IbrahimThe poem ‘Anschūdat al-Maṭar’ (The Rain Hymn) is considered one of the most important works of modern Arabic…
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Migration in the Stone Age – Farmers meet hunters and gatherers in the region around Tübingen
By Bernhard Kirschner Around 7,500 years ago, the first farmers from the Middle East and Anatolia migrated via southeastern Europe…
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Additional millions for integration courses
The Federal Ministry of Finance had earmarked around €763 million for integration courses in 2025. This was met with criticism.…
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Behind the scenes
What motivates the creators of tuenews in the field of social media? The following article gives some members of the…
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Five days, five companies: Internship week for pupils
During the fall break and the two weeks leading up to it, schools and companies are once again offering an…
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Hotel becomes “Refugio” – Refugees revitalize the city center
By Michael Seifert The ‘Refugio’ in Hechingen is considered a showcase project for successful integration work with refugees, at least…
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City museum seeks stories of flight and migration
Photos of the great journey, letters and documents showing the stages of flight or emigration: the Tübingen City Museum is…
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Working together for social media
How can tuenews INTERNATIONAL be even more useful to people in the integration process? The profiles @tuenews.arabic, @tuenews.farsi.dari, @tuenews.ukr, @tuenews.english,…
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More money for temporary workers next year
Temporary workers will receive more money starting next year. On January 1, 2026, wages will initially rise by 2.99 percent,…
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Subsidies for daycare fees in the district of Tübingen
By Yana Rudenko In Baden-Württemberg, local authorities set the parental contributions for crèches, kindergartens, after-school care, and daycare. If the…
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Sport and its role in health
By Mostafa ElyasianSport is one of the most important factors in maintaining and improving health. Its effects have been investigated…
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Buy today, pay later: Consuming on credit is risky
Many young people get into financial difficulties because they take out small loans and then cannot repay them. This is…
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The number of asylum claims is rising sharply, and their processing is taking longer
In Baden-Württemberg, asylum claims take more than 7.5 months to process. In other federal states, in extreme cases, court proceedings…
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Improve your job prospects with an internship
If you want to get started in your career but still have to wait for your certificates to be recognized…
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Aleppo Museum Entrance: Witness to Ancient Cultures and Modern Destruction
By Youssef Kanjou One of the most important architectural and cultural monuments of ancient Syrian civilization is the entrance to…
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From school to work
Questions about careers? Or looking for tips on applying for jobs? You can find this and more at K.I.O.S.K., the…